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Connecting Black professionals across North Somerset.

Black Professionals North Somerset (BPNS) brings together Black professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives and aspiring leaders to connect, share opportunities and strengthen professional networks across North Somerset.

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About BPNS

A professional network with community roots.

Join us to amplify our collective voice, and create a stronger, more visible, connected and celebrated network of Black professionals across the region.

BPNS exists to create a visible, constructive and useful network for professionals in North Somerset who want to build relationships, share skills, access opportunities and support one another’s professional growth.

The organisation is being developed with a practical focus: quarterly meet ups, introductions, collaboration, mentoring, knowledge sharing and a stronger public presence for Black professionals in the region.

What we do

Connect. Share. Grow. Contribute.

Our work is focused on practical connection, professional visibility and constructive local participation.

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Connect

Creating welcoming spaces for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives and leaders to meet, build relationships and reduce professional isolation.

Share

Encouraging shared learning, lived experience, local insight and professional knowledge across the BPNS community.

Grow

Supporting opportunities for mentoring, collaboration, skills-sharing, business development and professional progression as the network develops.

Contribute

Increasing visibility of Black professionals and businesses while supporting positive participation in the future of North Somerset.

Opportunities

Opportunities worth knowing about.

Discover training, events, business support and other opportunities for professionals and entrepreneurs across North Somerset.

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Our Launch

On 29 July 2026, professionals from across North Somerset came together to begin building BPNS.

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Founders

Led by people committed to visibility, connection and opportunity.

Lloyda During

Lloyda During

Founder

Lloyda is an Inclusion, Culture and Social Impact Leader with over a decade of experience helping organisations and communities create environments where people feel supported, included and able to thrive.

A proud Weston-super-Mare resident, she founded BPNS to bring Black professionals across North Somerset together to connect, share opportunities and build a stronger sense of visibility and community.

Louise Hill-Davis

Louise Hill-Davis

Co-founder

Louise is a consultant based in the South West and founder of LHD Facilitations. She works across health, education and community projects in the UK and internationally.

Henry Ebeh

Henry Ebeh

Co-founder

Henry Ebeh is a project management professional with a background in digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, and service improvement within the NHS. He is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive through collaboration, leadership, and inclusive practice.

Drawing on his professional experience and commitment to social impact, he works to build partnerships that empower individuals, celebrate achievement, and inspire the next generation of leaders. He believes that diverse perspectives strengthen communities and that meaningful change is achieved through collective action, opportunity, and representation.

Partners and supporters

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We welcome constructive conversations with employers, public sector bodies, community organisations, sponsors and local partners who want to support Black professional visibility and participation across North Somerset.

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Be part of the first BPNS community.

Interested in becoming part of BPNS? We’d love to hear from you.

As our network grows, we’re keen to understand the breadth of professions, skills and experience within our community. This will help us make meaningful connections, identify opportunities for collaboration and shape future activities.

Register your interest and tell us a little about yourself.

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Annual membership will be £60. Full membership details, payment options and joining instructions will be shared before any payment is requested.